Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Searchability; England; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist technology organization in the UK is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to develop advanced embedded systems for national security. The role involves leading software design and development, tackling challenging problems, and collaborating within a team. Candidates must have professional experience in C, C++, Python, or Java, along with familiarity with Linux and Windows. This position offers a salary up to £80,000 plus a clearance bonus.

Qualifications

• Professional experience with C, C++, Python, Java, or C#.
• Strong track record developing for embedded platforms.
• Experience with unit testing, CI/CD, and modern development workflows.
• Comfortable working in Linux and Windows environments.

Responsibilities

• Leading the design, development and integration of embedded software components.
• Breaking down high-level system concepts into deliverable user stories and functional software modules.
• Applying rigorous engineering practices across the full lifecycle.
• Tackling technically challenging problems.
• Collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Java

C#

Linux

Windows

Unit Testing

CI/CD

Job description

Senior Embedded Software Engineer – eDV Cleared

Location: Worcestershire
Clearance: eDV

Salary: Up to £80,000 + Clearance bonus

To apply, email: [e-mail] or call: 07704 152 640

About the Role

We’re supporting a specialist organisation delivering high-assurance technology solutions for UK national security. As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, you will contribute to the development of advanced embedded systems used to protect critical assets and counter sophisticated threats.

Working as part of a close-knit engineering team, you’ll help design, build and integrate innovative software solutions that underpin next-generation secure systems.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading the design, development and integration of embedded software components.
• Breaking down high-level system concepts into deliverable user stories and functional software modules.
• Applying rigorous engineering practices across the full lifecycle: analysis, design, implementation, testing and maintenance.
• Tackling technically challenging problems, from rapid prototypes to full production systems.
• Collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders to communicate technical ideas clearly and effectively.
• Working with modern digital hardware to create novel embedded capabilities.

Required Skills & Experience

• Professional experience with C, C++, Python, Java or C#.
• Strong track record developing for embedded platforms (bare metal and OS-based).
• Experience integrating software on open-source and commercial operating systems.
• Understanding of complex software architectures and secure system design.
• Experience with unit testing, CI/CD, and modern development workflows.
• Comfortable working in Linux and Windows environments.
• Able to work both independently and in a closely collaborative team.

Why Join This Programme?

You’ll be working at the forefront of national-security technology, contributing to capabilities used by frontline teams and mission-critical operations. Expect exposure to challenging technical problems, a collaborative engineering culture and opportunities to innovate in a secure environment.